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So, I've decided to roll out a thread of (young) Nigerian female writers who pen down interesting stuff.
(I'm not talking about Ms. Adichie or Ms. Chika Unigwe. They are already popular)
These ladies write stories, plays, scripts & lifestyle pieces. Check them out.
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(I'm not talking about Ms. Adichie or Ms. Chika Unigwe. They are already popular)
These ladies write stories, plays, scripts & lifestyle pieces. Check them out.
Follow me
1.
Sally Kenneth Dadzie ( @Moskeda_Pages)
Author of books like The Fourth Finger, In The Name of Papa & Stranger In Lagos.
Her series #littleblackbook has been adapted to film by @TheNakedConvos
Check out her stuff on http://moskedapages.com
Sally Kenneth Dadzie ( @Moskeda_Pages)
Author of books like The Fourth Finger, In The Name of Papa & Stranger In Lagos.
Her series #littleblackbook has been adapted to film by @TheNakedConvos
Check out her stuff on http://moskedapages.com
2.
Amaka Azie ( @AmakaAzie)
Dwells on romance, strictly.
Author of novels like The Governor's Wife, The Senator's Daughter, and Thorns & Roses.
Hot stuff on Okadabooks too.
You can check out her romance novels on Amazon here
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Amaka+Azie&ref=nb_sb_noss
Amaka Azie ( @AmakaAzie)
Dwells on romance, strictly.
Author of novels like The Governor's Wife, The Senator's Daughter, and Thorns & Roses.
Hot stuff on Okadabooks too.
You can check out her romance novels on Amazon here
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Amaka+Azie&ref=nb_sb_noss
3.
Tomilola Adeyemo ( @TomilolaCoco)
Romance writer, screenwriter, lead creative at True Nollywood Stories
Author of novellas like Eyin Ese, That '99 Love & Becoming Mrs Carter
Check out her craft at http://scribespad.wordpress.com
Tomilola Adeyemo ( @TomilolaCoco)
Romance writer, screenwriter, lead creative at True Nollywood Stories
Author of novellas like Eyin Ese, That '99 Love & Becoming Mrs Carter
Check out her craft at http://scribespad.wordpress.com
4.
Margaret Agwu ( @aaramonu)
Writer, columnist at @EatDrinkLagos, content strategist.
Dwells on books, cuisine, culture and feminism.
Check out what she does at http://youknowshewrites.wordpress.com
Margaret Agwu ( @aaramonu)
Writer, columnist at @EatDrinkLagos, content strategist.
Dwells on books, cuisine, culture and feminism.
Check out what she does at http://youknowshewrites.wordpress.com
5.
Obal J. Inika ( @jojoxcvii)
A piece of work, but she writes well.
Editing, copywriting, transcribing, she dey for you.
She runs a column on her medium page, where she muses on self-care & troublesome boys. http://medium.com/@obalinika
Obal J. Inika ( @jojoxcvii)
A piece of work, but she writes well.
Editing, copywriting, transcribing, she dey for you.
She runs a column on her medium page, where she muses on self-care & troublesome boys. http://medium.com/@obalinika
6.
Joy Ehonwa ( @anafricandiva)
Editor, mom, entrepreneur.
If you liked my story "Ugborikoko", it's because she worked with JRB to edit the pidgin.
She's got a book out called #DearElona, a collection of letters addressed to women. Awesome sturvs. https://linktr.ee/joyehonwa
Joy Ehonwa ( @anafricandiva)
Editor, mom, entrepreneur.
If you liked my story "Ugborikoko", it's because she worked with JRB to edit the pidgin.
She's got a book out called #DearElona, a collection of letters addressed to women. Awesome sturvs. https://linktr.ee/joyehonwa
7.
Elo Osiki ( @EloOsiki)
Lawyer, Writer, Aunt.
Talks about hair, about when you should stop texting that guy, & about why you should prioritize self-love.
Her medium columns are engaging, most of the time. https://medium.com/@barristerosiki
Elo Osiki ( @EloOsiki)
Lawyer, Writer, Aunt.
Talks about hair, about when you should stop texting that guy, & about why you should prioritize self-love.
Her medium columns are engaging, most of the time. https://medium.com/@barristerosiki
8.
Tomi Adesina ( @tomi_adesina)
Fiction Blogger, Screenwriter.
Wrote the screenplay for "Hakkunde", author of the hybrid collection "George's Pieces of Me".
Her blog series have become short films. Won awards too.
Find her here: https://tomiadesina.wordpress.com/
Tomi Adesina ( @tomi_adesina)
Fiction Blogger, Screenwriter.
Wrote the screenplay for "Hakkunde", author of the hybrid collection "George's Pieces of Me".
Her blog series have become short films. Won awards too.
Find her here: https://tomiadesina.wordpress.com/
9.
Stephanie Egberike ( @Stephyswit)
Fiction Blogger, Romance Writer.
If you loved #bridgertonnetflix
or #malcomandmarie, then you'll love what she does on her personal website.
Lauded by her audience for her descriptive ability.
Her blog dey here: https://www.sweetspectives.com/
Stephanie Egberike ( @Stephyswit)
Fiction Blogger, Romance Writer.
If you loved #bridgertonnetflix
or #malcomandmarie, then you'll love what she does on her personal website.Lauded by her audience for her descriptive ability.
Her blog dey here: https://www.sweetspectives.com/
10.
Achalugo Chioma Ezekobe ( @Achalugo)
Lawyer, playwright, photographer, mother, biker.
Author of the novel "Mmirinzo" & the award-winning play "Daughters of the East"
Find her stuff here: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-East-Achalugo-Chioma-Ezekobe-ebook/dp/B08R3WTGPD
Achalugo Chioma Ezekobe ( @Achalugo)
Lawyer, playwright, photographer, mother, biker.
Author of the novel "Mmirinzo" & the award-winning play "Daughters of the East"
Find her stuff here: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-East-Achalugo-Chioma-Ezekobe-ebook/dp/B08R3WTGPD
11.
Tami Okoro Dedeh ( @TamiOkoroDedeh)
Nigerian-British. Loves writing short stories and romantic fiction.
Author of the novel "Bitter Perceptions".
Loves the Backstreet Boys.
Find her work here:
https://okadabooks.com/user/TamiOkoroDedeh
Tami Okoro Dedeh ( @TamiOkoroDedeh)
Nigerian-British. Loves writing short stories and romantic fiction.
Author of the novel "Bitter Perceptions".
Loves the Backstreet Boys.
Find her work here:
https://okadabooks.com/user/TamiOkoroDedeh
12.
Anita Oguni ( @ahnittta_)
Writer. Communications Strategist.
Loves poetry and music.
Author of the book "Our Father Is Dead"
Scribbles poems on her Twitter page.
Find more here: https://okadabooks.com/book/about/our_father_is_dead/26267
Anita Oguni ( @ahnittta_)
Writer. Communications Strategist.
Loves poetry and music.
Author of the book "Our Father Is Dead"
Scribbles poems on her Twitter page.
Find more here: https://okadabooks.com/book/about/our_father_is_dead/26267
13.
Christtie Jay ( @ChristtieJay)
Goes by the moniker Marian these days.
Writer, lawyer, performance poet.
Author of the collections "At War With Love" & "The Colour of Death"
Check her out on medium. https://medium.com/@christtiejay/love-for-me-includes-money-1f74a7e50a82
Christtie Jay ( @ChristtieJay)
Goes by the moniker Marian these days.
Writer, lawyer, performance poet.
Author of the collections "At War With Love" & "The Colour of Death"
Check her out on medium. https://medium.com/@christtiejay/love-for-me-includes-money-1f74a7e50a82
14.
Lydia Ume ( @artoflydia)
Feminist, writer, content strategist, tech sis.
If you need a content plan for your site, or some front-end development kini Kan, come this side.
Loves to discuss mental health, sexuality etc.
Check her turf below. http://www.artoflydia.com
Lydia Ume ( @artoflydia)
Feminist, writer, content strategist, tech sis.
If you need a content plan for your site, or some front-end development kini Kan, come this side.
Loves to discuss mental health, sexuality etc.
Check her turf below. http://www.artoflydia.com
15.
Oyindamola Shoola
Feminist. Writer. Researcher
Founder of the @SprinngLM, which builds writer via an annual writers' fellowship.
Author of the book "To Bee A Honey"
Also helps with coaching for post-grad & scholarships applications
Check out http://shoolaoyin.com
Oyindamola Shoola
Feminist. Writer. Researcher
Founder of the @SprinngLM, which builds writer via an annual writers' fellowship.
Author of the book "To Bee A Honey"
Also helps with coaching for post-grad & scholarships applications
Check out http://shoolaoyin.com
16.
Uduak E. Ekpan ( @U_estelle)
Writer. Book Reviewer.
Content Developer at @SprinngLM
Has got experience as an Executive Assistant, too.
Medium dey for you: https://akpanestelle.medium.com/
Uduak E. Ekpan ( @U_estelle)
Writer. Book Reviewer.
Content Developer at @SprinngLM
Has got experience as an Executive Assistant, too.
Medium dey for you: https://akpanestelle.medium.com/
17.
Isioma Onyegikei ( @isynene)
Writer. Communications Strategist.
Loves film, food, Ika culture and the Church.
Author of the novel "Aegis", set in contemporary Lagos
This link will be useful: https://www.amazon.com/Aegis-Isioma-Onyegikei/dp/B084QJT4JJ
Isioma Onyegikei ( @isynene)
Writer. Communications Strategist.
Loves film, food, Ika culture and the Church.
Author of the novel "Aegis", set in contemporary Lagos
This link will be useful: https://www.amazon.com/Aegis-Isioma-Onyegikei/dp/B084QJT4JJ
18.
Ini Akpan ( @IniWrites)
Editor. Ghostwriter. Publisher
Focuses on the nonfictional and self-help stuff.
Runs an agency that helps with editing and stuff.
Check out http://sw-advantage.com
Ini Akpan ( @IniWrites)
Editor. Ghostwriter. Publisher
Focuses on the nonfictional and self-help stuff.
Runs an agency that helps with editing and stuff.
Check out http://sw-advantage.com
19.
Erhu Kome ( @erhuwrites)
Writer. Editor.
Loves anime. Writes about flying goats and spirits and multiple universes.
Author of the novel "Dawsk"
Check out her thoughts at http://erhukome.com
Erhu Kome ( @erhuwrites)
Writer. Editor.
Loves anime. Writes about flying goats and spirits and multiple universes.
Author of the novel "Dawsk"
Check out her thoughts at http://erhukome.com
20.
Emitomo Tobi Nimisire ( @Nimisire)
Poet. Communications Chick. Gender & Reproductive Rights Activist.
You remember her two viral tweets.
Talks mental health, gender equality, SGBV.
Her Medium, here: https://nimisire.medium.com/
Emitomo Tobi Nimisire ( @Nimisire)
Poet. Communications Chick. Gender & Reproductive Rights Activist.
You remember her two viral tweets.
Talks mental health, gender equality, SGBV.
Her Medium, here: https://nimisire.medium.com/
21.
Olanna Chima-Oji ( @DeeDahk)
She runs easy-reading, light fictional series on Okadabooks, Wattpad and Nairaland.
If you're one for romance reads, she ran a series called "A Christmas Party" two years ago.
Come, enjoy. https://romanticnovellas.wordpress.com/category/a-christmas-party/page/2/
Olanna Chima-Oji ( @DeeDahk)
She runs easy-reading, light fictional series on Okadabooks, Wattpad and Nairaland.
If you're one for romance reads, she ran a series called "A Christmas Party" two years ago.
Come, enjoy. https://romanticnovellas.wordpress.com/category/a-christmas-party/page/2/
22.
Eketi Edima Ette ( @eketiette)
Needs no introduction, really.
You've read "Compound Matters", you've read her Nigerian adaptation of "Cinderella", you've probably read a book edited by her.
Well, a refresher: https://ketimae.wordpress.com/
Eketi Edima Ette ( @eketiette)
Needs no introduction, really.
You've read "Compound Matters", you've read her Nigerian adaptation of "Cinderella", you've probably read a book edited by her.
Well, a refresher: https://ketimae.wordpress.com/
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Shameless plug:
When you're done reading these awesome women, try look my side.
There's my medium, where I write on music and film.
http://chiemekejerry5.medium.com
My website: http://jerrychiemeke.com
Also, buy my books:
http://linktr.ee/jerrychiemeke
Shameless plug:
When you're done reading these awesome women, try look my side.
There's my medium, where I write on music and film.
http://chiemekejerry5.medium.com
My website: http://jerrychiemeke.com
Also, buy my books:
http://linktr.ee/jerrychiemeke
23.
Pemi Aguda ( @PemiAguda)
One of the most brilliant writers I've ever read (her story "Good Boy" blows my mind)
Multiple award winner.
Best known for her short stories. Widely published.
Access her work here: https://pemiaguda.com/about/
Pemi Aguda ( @PemiAguda)
One of the most brilliant writers I've ever read (her story "Good Boy" blows my mind)
Multiple award winner.
Best known for her short stories. Widely published.
Access her work here: https://pemiaguda.com/about/
24.
Maryann Ifeanacho ( @IfeanachoMaryA1)
Writer, content creator.
Dwells on mental health, self-development, etc.
Holler for your content needs. Worked at Opera News Hub.
Runs a medium column, which has cobwebs now...but still sha check. https://ifeanachomaryann.medium.com/
Maryann Ifeanacho ( @IfeanachoMaryA1)
Writer, content creator.
Dwells on mental health, self-development, etc.
Holler for your content needs. Worked at Opera News Hub.
Runs a medium column, which has cobwebs now...but still sha check. https://ifeanachomaryann.medium.com/
25.
Alico Dako ( @thedakoalice)
Blogger, brand strategist, comms professional.
Helps with design, web development, brand management, all that.
Check out the space she runs at http://thetbatribe.com
Alico Dako ( @thedakoalice)
Blogger, brand strategist, comms professional.
Helps with design, web development, brand management, all that.
Check out the space she runs at http://thetbatribe.com
26.
Ogechi Nwobia Eke ( @Oge_writes)
Lawyer, storyteller, filmmaker.
Her fiction series, "Hunter's Game", has been adapted into a TV series.
Check up her older stuff at https://yougeecash.wordpress.com/
Ogechi Nwobia Eke ( @Oge_writes)
Lawyer, storyteller, filmmaker.
Her fiction series, "Hunter's Game", has been adapted into a TV series.
Check up her older stuff at https://yougeecash.wordpress.com/
27.
Princess Ifezue ( @Princess_Ifezue)
Whew.
Her timeline is pretty interesting.
Loves to sing, does graphic design, writes, likes a bit of violence.
She's got a light-read collection of shorts called "Tears & Roses". Get it here. https://selar.co/tv4m
Princess Ifezue ( @Princess_Ifezue)
Whew.
Her timeline is pretty interesting.
Loves to sing, does graphic design, writes, likes a bit of violence.
She's got a light-read collection of shorts called "Tears & Roses". Get it here. https://selar.co/tv4m
28.
Mercy Nnenna Okoronkwo ( @NellySylva)
Gathers books like Thanos gathers Infinity stones.
She loves the classics: Shakespeare, Marlowe...
Staunch Man United supporter.
Read 76 books in 2020.
You can catch her book reviews on Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/nelly.h.sylva?ref=m_notif¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic
Mercy Nnenna Okoronkwo ( @NellySylva)
Gathers books like Thanos gathers Infinity stones.
She loves the classics: Shakespeare, Marlowe...
Staunch Man United supporter.
Read 76 books in 2020.
You can catch her book reviews on Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/nelly.h.sylva?ref=m_notif¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic
29.
Caroline Yaakugh ( @kvmashe)
Storyteller. Loves music and photography.
Has a novella called "Tana's Fate" on Okadabooks.
Writes about lovers, strippers & city lights
WordPress dey for you https://carolineyaakugh.wordpress.com/
Caroline Yaakugh ( @kvmashe)
Storyteller. Loves music and photography.
Has a novella called "Tana's Fate" on Okadabooks.
Writes about lovers, strippers & city lights
WordPress dey for you https://carolineyaakugh.wordpress.com/
30.
Hauwa ( @Hauwa_L)
She reminds me of the song by My Chemical Romance called "I'm Not OK, I Promise"
Fucking hilarious.
You all know her Kabiru stories.
Her short story collection drops soon.
Instagram is where the madness started
https://www.instagram.com/h_a_u_w_a/
Hauwa ( @Hauwa_L)
She reminds me of the song by My Chemical Romance called "I'm Not OK, I Promise"
Fucking hilarious.
You all know her Kabiru stories.
Her short story collection drops soon.
Instagram is where the madness started
https://www.instagram.com/h_a_u_w_a/
31.
Ucheoma Onwutuebe ( @ucheomar)
Storyteller, Screenwriter.
Also runs a podcast where she tells everyday stories in IGBO.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CK0sfmoHaXV/?igshid=zmjr3og049vu
And a medium column too. https://medium.com/@ucheomar
Ucheoma Onwutuebe ( @ucheomar)
Storyteller, Screenwriter.
Also runs a podcast where she tells everyday stories in IGBO.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CK0sfmoHaXV/?igshid=zmjr3og049vu
And a medium column too. https://medium.com/@ucheomar
32.
Damilola Salami ( @cdolaniyi)
An experienced hand when it comes to copywriting & TV/radio scripts
Author of a short story collection, "We Have Come Home".
Huge interest in Children's literature. Organizes creative workshops for kids.
She blogs at https://inkyrepertoire.com/
Damilola Salami ( @cdolaniyi)
An experienced hand when it comes to copywriting & TV/radio scripts
Author of a short story collection, "We Have Come Home".
Huge interest in Children's literature. Organizes creative workshops for kids.
She blogs at https://inkyrepertoire.com/
33.
Angel Nduka-Nwosu ( @asangelwassayin)
Writer, researcher, editor
You'll love her Medium page if you're interested in conversations around women's rights & consent.
But I won't downplay the rest of her ventures, so I'll drop full link here https://linktr.ee/asangelwassayin
Angel Nduka-Nwosu ( @asangelwassayin)
Writer, researcher, editor
You'll love her Medium page if you're interested in conversations around women's rights & consent.
But I won't downplay the rest of her ventures, so I'll drop full link here https://linktr.ee/asangelwassayin
34.
Lynda Binos ( @EpicanthicRue)
Storyteller, fashion designer, book vlogger.
Runs a YouTube channel where she reviews books.
Check that out here: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1qKW7w0ei-fH6uvjmNnaBg
Lynda Binos ( @EpicanthicRue)
Storyteller, fashion designer, book vlogger.
Runs a YouTube channel where she reviews books.
Check that out here: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1qKW7w0ei-fH6uvjmNnaBg
35.
Elsie Godwin ( @ELSiEiSY)
Blogger, OAP, content creator, brand strategist.
Anchors a show on @PlusTVAfrica.
Also publishes lifestyle content on her personal website.
Take a look at http://elsieisy.com
Elsie Godwin ( @ELSiEiSY)
Blogger, OAP, content creator, brand strategist.
Anchors a show on @PlusTVAfrica.
Also publishes lifestyle content on her personal website.
Take a look at http://elsieisy.com
